Sun Apr 17, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 22 | 36 | 35 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Cavaliers 128-109. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.